Walk for Suicide Prevention: UMECIT Present

This Sunday, September 15th The suicide prevention walk was held, an event full of solidarity and awareness. Suicide, which involves the deliberate loss of one's own life, is a serious issue that can be related to various factors such as mental health, hopelessness, depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences.

Psychology students from UMECIT, Panama headquarters, were present, providing their support through the Rafael Martin Piero FoundationDuring the walk, they made signs alluding to suicide prevention, as part of the activities that the psychology coordination and the psychological counseling of UMECIT have scheduled for this month.

💡 Important contributions:

Early Intervention:
If you suspect someone is at risk:
• Listen actively: Provides a safe space for the person to express their feelings.
• Ask directly: Asking if someone is thinking about suicide can be helpful and does not increase risk.
• Seek professional help: Contact a mental health professional for proper evaluation and treatment.

Prevention Strategies:
• Promoting mental health: Promote healthy habits such as exercise, balanced diet and adequate sleep.
• Education and awareness: Provides information about mental health and warning signs of suicide.
• Support networks: Strengthens social and family connections to offer emotional support.
• Helplines: Learn about and promote emergency services and online chat.